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21. Name three methods or devices that are used to collect traffic data. 22.Using Greenshield\'s model, what is the speed of traffic if the free-flow speed is 55 mph, the jam density is 80 veh/mi, and the current density is 50 veh/mi? 23. Using Greenberg\'s model, what is the speed of traffic if the free-flow speed is 55 mph, the jam density is 80 veh/mi, and the current density is 50 veh/mi? 24. Using Underwood\'s model, what is the speed of traffic if the free-flow speed is 55 mph, the jam density is 80 veh/mi, and the current density is 50 veh/mi? 25.Where are car-following models mainly used?

Solution

(1) Answer:- Three instrument used for traffic data control:-

(i) Pneumatic tubes

(ii) Inductive loops

(iii) Weigh in motion sensor types.

(2) Solution:-

Greenfield Model:-

V = V_f - (V_f/K_j )*K

    = 55 – (55/80) * 50

V = 20.62 mph    Answer

(3) Solution:-

Greenberg model

V = V₀*ln(K_j/K)

V = 55 * ln( 80/50)

V = 25.85 mph Answer

(4) Solution:-

Underwoods model

V = V_f * e^(-K/K0)

V = 55* e^(-50/80)

V = 29.439   Answer

(5) Answer:-

Car following models:- One aspect of interest in car following is the average spacing S , that one vehicle would follow another at a given speed V

C = 1000 * (V/S)

C = capacity of single lane

V = speed (km/hour)

S = average spacing rear bumper to rear bumper in meter